Where should a time check be annotated on the form?

• A. Column 90 on AF 3803/3813
• B. Column 75 on AF 3803/3813
• C. Logbook entry
• D. Notes section of METAR

Answer: (A)

Timing accuracy is essential for flight records, and a time check is the clock verification that confirms the times written on the form match the crew’s clock. On the AF 3803/3813 form, there’s a specific field designated for this purpose. Placing the time check there keeps all timing data in one consistent location, making it easy to review during postflight QA and for auditors. It also prevents mixing timing verification with other information that serves different purposes. Using a logbook entry or the notes section of a METAR could lead to misplacement or confusion, since those areas are intended for personal records or weather observations, not official timing verification.